Question 1

What is the main purpose of the half-court line in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To divide the court into two equal parts

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To show where players line up for free throws

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To mark the out-of-bounds area

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To mark where players can shoot three-pointers

Question 2

Which basketball term describes the rectangular board behind the basket?

Accepted Answer

The backboard

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The rebound board

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The scoring zone

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The boundary board

Question 3

In basketball terminology, what is the "paint"?

Accepted Answer

The colored area near the basket

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The lines on the court

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The center circle design

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The three-point arc

Question 4

What is the primary function of the center circle?

Accepted Answer

To indicate where jump balls occur

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To mark the free throw area

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To mark the three-point line

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To show where substitutes enter

Question 5

Where is the "elbow" located on a basketball court?

Accepted Answer

Where the free-throw line meets the paint

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At the half-court line

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Near the sidelines

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Under the basket

Question 6

What is the BEEF technique used for in basketball?

Accepted Answer

A shooting technique reminder

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A passing formation

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A defensive strategy

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A rebounding method

Question 7

Which pass involves bouncing the ball to a teammate?

Accepted Answer

Bounce pass

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Overhead pass

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Baseball pass

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Chest pass

Question 8

What is the proper follow-through in shooting?

Accepted Answer

Extending your shooting hand after release

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Keeping your eyes closed

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Jumping as high as possible

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Bending your knees only

Question 9

What is the main purpose of the backboard?

Accepted Answer

To help players make shots

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To hold up the court lights

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To mark boundaries

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To separate the crowds

Question 10

Which describes a proper chest pass?

Accepted Answer

Throwing from chest level

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Throwing from above the head

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Bouncing the ball first

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Rolling the ball on the ground

Question 11

What is the primary goal of playing defense?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the other team from scoring

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To make assists

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To get rebounds only

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To score points quickly

Question 12

What does "creating space" mean in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Making room for better shots

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Standing still

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Running out of bounds

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Moving away from teammates

Question 13

When using proper lay-up form, what should you use?

Accepted Answer

The backboard

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Only the net

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The half-court line

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The free throw line

Question 14

Which pass is thrown like a baseball?

Accepted Answer

The baseball pass

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The underhand pass

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The bounce pass

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The chest pass

Question 15

What is the "block" in basketball?

Accepted Answer

A defensive position near the basket

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A passing technique

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A dribbling move

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A type of shot

Question 16

What is the main function of the basket?

Accepted Answer

To score points

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To hold the backboard

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To bounce passes

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To mark boundaries

Question 17

What's the purpose of proper shooting form?

Accepted Answer

To improve accuracy

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To impress teammates

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To waste time

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To look professional

Question 18

What is the primary goal of offense in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To score points

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To prevent scoring

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To waste time

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To make fouls

Question 19

What defines the basketball court?

Accepted Answer

The rectangular playing area

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Just the three-point line

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The bench area

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Only the painted areas

Question 20

When is a jump ball procedure used?

Accepted Answer

To start the game and certain plays

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Only at halftime

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After every score

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During timeouts

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